Banana Pudding Cups

INGREDIENTS:

1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix

2 cups cold milk

1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping

2 ripe bananas, sliced

1 cup vanilla wafer cookies, crushed

Additional whipped cream and banana slices for garnish (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until well combined and smooth.

Let the pudding mixture sit for about 5 minutes to thicken.

Gently fold in the whipped cream or whipped topping until fully incorporated.

Place a layer of crushed vanilla wafer cookies at the bottom of each serving cup.

Top the crushed cookies with a layer of sliced bananas.

Spoon a layer of the prepared pudding mixture over the bananas.

Repeat the layers with another layer of crushed cookies, sliced bananas, and pudding mixture.

Cover the banana pudding cups with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours, or until chilled and set.

Before serving, garnish each cup with a dollop of whipped cream and a slice of banana, if desired.